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Blizzard Conditions Are Forecast Across Parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Great Lakes

In the north-central U.S., a strong storm will continue to bring heavy snow and gusty to high winds over parts of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest tonight before moving across the Great Lakes with heavy lake effect snow Wednesday into Thanksgiving Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

Lat: 44.523°NLon: 114.21611°WElev: 5026.0ft.

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Nov 08:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles NNE Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 7 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of snow between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 7 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles NNE Mackay ID
 44.24°N 113.41°W (Elev. 6424 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 pm MST Nov 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm MST Nov 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 2, 2025
 
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